Navigator Holdings Ltd (NVGS)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
NVGS
Navigator Holdings Ltd
$21.79
+0.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.42B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$149.92
+0.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $619.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 56482% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $576.17M). NVGS leads profitability with a 18.8% profit margin vs 7.8%. XOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. NVGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
NVGS
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.2%
Fair Value
$70.70
Current Price
$21.79
$48.91 discount
Margin of Safety
-82.9%
Fair Value
$81.96
Current Price
$149.92
$67.96 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.3%
Earnings expanding 38.6% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 7.1%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NVGS
The strongest argument for NVGS centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.8% and operating margin at 22.3%.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NVGS
The primary concerns for NVGS are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NVGS profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NVGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NVGS scores higher overall (57/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 18.8% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Navigator Holdings Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
Navigator Holdings Ltd. owns and operates a worldwide fleet of liquefied gas carriers. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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